Submitted by United States Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
MADISONVILLE, LA and WASHINGTON (July 25, 2024) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy (La.) announced $1,136,246 in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.
“Hurricane Ida hit southeast Louisiana hard, destroying too many homes across Lafourche Parish. This $1.1 million will help Lafourche Parish demolish damaged homes and protect Louisianians from injuries caused by their collapse,” said Kennedy.
“The toughness of South Louisiana continues to show long after Hurricane Ida hit our shores,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will aid Lafourche Parish in their return to wholeness.”
The FEMA aid will fund the following:
- $1,136,246 to Lafourche Parish for the demolition and removal of 41 private home structures due to Hurricane Ida damage.
